Elizabeth, Thank you for spreading the word to independent journalists that Steemit exists. One other big benefit is that the ads don't destroy the user experience here. Why should we have to watch oligarchy, Fortune 500 propaganda to take in content? I love your work and hope this article brings more real journalists to Steemit. After spending a week here, I can't stand to spend time on Facebook. That's how much of an upgrade Steemit is. Freedom feels wonderful.